N2 - comments rcvd after 3 pm — Redondo Beach City Council, July 7, 2026

From: Eleanor Manzano
To: Khatirah Nazif
Subject: FW: Please support 1.25 FAR for BCHD Campus
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:18:39 PM
Received after 3pm...another regarding N2...
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From: R C Reznichek <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:06 PM
To: James Light <[email protected]>; Brad Waller <[email protected]>; Chadwick B. Castle <[email protected]>; Paige Kaluderovic <[email protected]>; Zein Obagi <[email protected]>; Scott Behrendt <[email protected]> Cc: Eleanor Manzano <[email protected]>
Subject: Please support 1.25 FAR for BCHD Campus
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Dear Honorable Mayor Light and Members of the Redondo Beach City Council, I respectfully request that the 1.25 FAR for the BCHD be maintained so that it allows the campus and its partners to meet the health needs of our community into the future.

BCHD provides special services not offered by the private sector, including the allcove for youth and young adults.

BCHD’s future depends on its proposed updated campus that can only be achieved by having the same 1.25 FAR offered to all of the public institutions in Redondo Beach.

Thanks for your consideration
Sincerely,
Richard Reznichek, MD, MHA, FACS
Hermosa Beach resident
Redondo Beach property owner
[email protected]
310-630-9714
You don't often get email from [email protected]. Learn why this is important From: Eleanor Manzano
To: Khatirah Nazif
Subject: FW: Lower the FAR for BCHD and RBUSD to 0.75
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:58:12 PM
Another item for N2…
From: [email protected] <[email protected]>
Sent: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:56 PM
To: Brad Waller <[email protected]>; Chadwick B. Castle <[email protected]>; Paige Kaluderovic <[email protected]>; Zein Obagi <[email protected]>; Scott Behrendt <[email protected]>; Eleanor Manzano <[email protected]>; James Light <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: Lower the FAR for BCHD and RBUSD to 0.75
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We are in favor of separating the BCHD/Sunrise project out of the General Plan ballot measure and let residents vote on it on its own.

On Monday, July 6, 2026 at 09:26:14 PM PDT, James Light <[email protected]> wrote:

Leslie and Kenvin,
I believe the Commission recommended a 0.5 FAR. GPAC recommended a .75 FAR because it believed that was the current build out FAR. But whether 0.5 or a 0.75 FAR, that would be a taking as BCHD’s current buildings total at nearly 0.8 FAR. The Council will likely separate the vote on the FAR cap for property zoned PI for a later election. If the residents vote against that FAR, the current zoning with no FAR cap will remain in place.

BCHD is not getting special treatment. A fairly recent state law requires that we put an objective development cap on all zoning designations. Today property zoned “public” has no development cap… no FAR cap. So the Council had intended to put a FAR cap on all public property, including that of BCHD.

BCHD’s website indicates they intend to submit an application well before any election. Depending on the details of that application, any vote on the FAR Cap may already be moot.

VR
Jim
Jim Light
Mayor, City of Redondo Beach
415 Diamond St., Redondo Beach, CA 90277
310.989.3332
www.redondo.org
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Sent: Monday, 06 July 2026 21:07:30
To: James Light <[email protected]>; Brad Waller <[email protected]>; Chadwick B. Castle <[email protected]>; Paige Kaluderovic <[email protected]>; Zein Obagi <[email protected]>; Scott Behrendt <[email protected]>; Eleanor Manzano <[email protected]>
Subject: Lower the FAR for BCHD and RBUSD to 0.75
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My husband and I have been residents of Redondo Beach since 1998. We strongly oppose the City Council approving a citywide

1.25 FAR instead of following ' . FAR.

We elected you to represent our community interests and are tired of caving in to special interests.? We as a city
will reject the General Plan if you do not lower the FAR for BCHD and RBUSD to 0.75.

Sincerely,
Leslie Sutphin and Kevin O'Connor
1910A Farrell Ave., Redondo Beach, CA. 90278
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From: Renee Michel
To: CityClerk
Subject: FW: New Voice Message from - Fwd Jim Light, Ext. 3653 (310) 227-4211 on 07/04/2026 11:24 AM Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 3:05:29 PM
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You have a new voice message:

From: - Fwd Jim Light, Ext. 3653 (310) 227-4211
Received: Saturday, July 04, 2026 at 11:24 AM
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"Hey, Jim, this is Nathan. Killing, I live off Vale and Bores and North Fernando, I hope you are having a good 4th of July and but I wanted to call and support of the current plan regarding the Sunrise senior living complex and and it seems like Yalls current idea to put the decision inside the general plan. And then put that ballot measure and and ticket to voters in November and think it is a good plan. I like the the floor area review of 1.25 or higher. So I am supporting Yalls a current plan. I think it is really important because seniors need place to live. And Round Beach is a great place to live and and I think that more folks should be able to live here if they want to know, I had a hard time getting an apartment here and so I want to make it easier for folks and especially seniors folks on limited income. So I would you say I support the current plan and think you all are Doing a you know, got the sunrise, senior living complex, good idea, good current plan. I vote, we stick for it. Thank you, bye bye and." Listen to this voicemail over your phone or by opening the attached sound file. You can also sign in to your Avaya Cloud Office account with your main number, extension number, and password to manage and listen to voicemails.

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From: [email protected]
To: Brad Waller; Chadwick B. Castle; Paige Kaluderovic; Zein Obagi; Scott Behrendt; James Light Cc: CityClerk; Joy Ford; Mike Witzansky; CityClerk; [email protected] Subject: Oppose BCHD FAR Above 0.75 — Separate Article 27 Vote Needed Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:18:22 PM
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Good afternoon Mayor, Councilmembers, and City staff,
I am writing to request the following:

1. BCHD should not be granted a special FAR increase above what was recommended by the City Planning Commission. Any FAR increase above the Planning Commission’s recommendation raises serious legal, policy, and neighborhood-impact concerns and should not be approved without a clear, legally defensible, and publicly vetted justification.

2. Many Redondo Beach residents expect density and FAR limits that are no greater than what was envisioned during the General Plan process. BCHD should not receive special
treatment or a separate development envelope that exceeds what residents reasonably understood was being considered.

3. Granting special upzoning requests for BCHD or RBUSD would establish a precedent that could affect every neighborhood in our already dense, treecanopy-limited small city.

4. The FAR is the land-use entitlement and development envelope that determines how much development can be allowed on the site. Once a higher FAR is adopted, a later BCHD
project can be presented as consistent with the approved zoning framework.

That is why the BCHD/Public Institutional FAR must be separated on the Article XXVII ballot
now.

5. If the Mayor and City Council choose NOT to follow the City Planning Commission’s FAR recommendations, then at least, the November ballot should include separate
votes so voters can vote separately on the City’s General Plan and any spot upzoning for BCHD or RBUSD. Residents should not be forced to vote on the entire General
Plan package in order to approve or reject a special FAR increase for BCHD or Public Institutional sites.

Lastly, BCHD’s own legal counsel previously raised concerns about inconsistent FAR treatment among Public Institutional properties. Therefore, if the City applies a 1.25 FAR to BCHD, the City must clearly explain how that is legally distinguishable from other similarly situated Public Institutional sites. BCHD should not be spot upzoned.

Thank you.

Marcie Guillermo
Redondo Beach Resident for 20+ Years
From: Stop BCHD
To: CityClerk
Subject: OPPOSE N2 on 7/7/26 Agenda
Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:07:38 PM
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We oppose the General Plan Zoning as written.
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StopBCHD.com ([email protected]) is a Neighborhood Quality-of-Life Community concerned about the quality-of-life, health, and economic damages that BCHDs 110-foot above the street, 800,000 sqft commercial development will inflict for the next 50-100 years.

Our neighborhoods have been burdened since 1960 by the failed South Bay Hospital project and have not received the benefit of the voter-approved acute care public hospital since 1984.Yet we still suffer 100% of the damages and we will suffer 100% of the damages of BCHDs proposal.

From: Marc Wiener
To: Franz Esperanza; Sean Scully
Cc: William Pournamdari; Alexander Leau; Jimmy Arias; Paykan Corporation; Sam Antell Subject: RE: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave Date: Tuesday, February 17, 2026 3:37:50 PM
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Hi Franz,
The City Council is going to review the General Plan update again in March, likely on either the 10th or 17th. We intend to discuss the concept of allowing hotels in the industrial zone. Please go ahead and submit your materials to Sean and me, and we will include it in the administrative report packet.

Thank you,
Marc Wiener, AICP
Community Development Director
310.697.3185
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From: Franz Esperanza <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, February 12, 2026 10:39 AM
To: Marc Wiener <[email protected]>; Sean Scully <[email protected]> Cc: William Pournamdari <[email protected]>; Alexander Leau <[email protected]>; Jimmy Arias <[email protected]>; Paykan Corporation <[email protected]>; Sam Antell <[email protected]> Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Good morning Marc and Sean,
I hope all is well. I'm emailing to touch base regarding the General Plan update and the consideration to modify the light industrial zones to allow for hotels. I've been keeping an eye out for future City Council meeting agendas that concern those topics, but I haven't seen anything since the January 20th meeting. Are there any answers to the questions from my previous email? Thank you.

Franz Esperanza
On Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 9:53 AM Franz Esperanza <[email protected]> wrote:

Good morning Marc and Sean,
Looking to check back in. It looks like there's a City Council meeting scheduled for tomorrow 02/03, though the agenda reveals no items calling for the planning/community development department. We are still interested in submitting something in writing for this project. Would you kindly advise as to the process to submit the project intent and if there's an upcoming city council meeting that more directly deals with the General Plan update? Thank you.

Franz Esperanza
On Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:27 AM William Pournamdari <[email protected]> wrote:

Thank you how could we go about submitting our desire to change the property to a hotel or residential use?
On Fri, Jan 16, 2026 at 10:22 AM Marc Wiener <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Franz,
The City Council is holding one additional meeting to discuss a focused topic (floor area ratio in the Public Institutional Zone) which will occur on January 20th. We will be bring the broader topics and policies of the General Plan Update to the City Council in February, which will include consideration to modify the light industrial zones to allow for hotels. That said, you are welcome to submit something in writing for the January 20th meeting to put the concept on the City Council’s radar. You can also speak at the meeting during the public comment period for this item. We will send you a link to the staff report once it is published later today.

Marc Wiener, AICP
Community Development Director
310.697.3185
[email protected]
We value and welcome your feedback! Please take our short survey so that we can understand how to better serve you (click here).

From: Franz Esperanza <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, January 15, 2026 2:14 PM
To: Marc Wiener <[email protected]>; Sean Scully <[email protected]> Cc: William Pournamdari <[email protected]>; Alexander Leau <[email protected]>; Jimmy Arias <[email protected]>; Paykan Corporation <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Good afternoon Marc and Sean,
I hope all is well. Just wanted to touch base with you both on this project. I understand there was intent to bring the rezoning proposal up on the 20th. Has anything changed in that regard?
Thank you.

Franz Esperanza
On Fri, Dec 19, 2025 at 8:49 AM William Pournamdari <[email protected]> wrote:

Thank you as always Mark for being such a great help am I correct and that the highest allowable residential density within the city is now 55 dwelling units an acre also, is there a page with a map showing all the new updated zones throughout the city? If so, do you happen to know that page number?
On Thu, Dec 18, 2025 at 6:09 PM Marc Wiener <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello William,
The draft regulations for Artesia and Aviation do not allow housing at this time. That said, State laws AB 2011 and SB 6 would potentially for housing regardless of the commercial zoning limitations. Regarding other locations, the City’s Housing Element (click here) established 6 new overlay zones that can be developed with housing (see pgs. 94-96). Sean and I would be happy to speak with you about either option.

From: William Pournamdari <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2025 11:20 AM
To: Marc Wiener <[email protected]>
Cc: Franz Esperanza <[email protected]>; Sean Scully <[email protected]>; Alexander Leau <[email protected]>; Jimmy Arias <[email protected]>; Paykan Corporation <[email protected]> Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Thank you, how would I go about finding the updates for Artesia and Aviation? Were there any sites zoned across the city for residential? If so, how would I go about finding those and what was the typical allowable density of these residential rezoned sites? On Thu, Dec 18, 2025 at 11:15 AM Marc Wiener <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Franz,
On January 6th, the City Council is finishing up its General Plan update discussion on policies related to Artesia and Aviation, as well as historic preservation. We will betaking the larger update to the General Plan back to the City Council for further discussion on January 20th. We definitely plan on presenting the proposal to rezone for hotel uses. We can schedule a time for a check-in meeting during Jan 5-9.

From: Franz Esperanza <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, December 18, 2025 9:35 AM
To: Sean Scully <[email protected]>
Cc: Marc Wiener <[email protected]>; Alexander Leau <[email protected]>; William Pournamdari <[email protected]>; Jimmy Arias <[email protected]>; Paykan Corporation
<[email protected]>
Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Good morning Sean,
Thanks for the update! At what point should we look to check in after the new year? Thank you,
Franz Esperanza
On Thu, Dec 11, 2025 at 9:45 AM Sean Scully <[email protected]> wrote:

Hello Franz,
We’ll be taking the Land Use Element update to the City Council starting next year… Your proposed amendment to the General Plan Land Use designation for your property will be included with the materials provided to the City Council. Keep an eye on upcoming City Council agendas. It’s recommended that you attend one other public hearings to present your request in person if possible.

Feel free to keep checking in with Marc and I early next year.

Thank you!
Sean Scully
Planning Manager
310.697.3194
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From: Franz Esperanza <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, December 11, 2025 9:18 AM
To: Marc Wiener <[email protected]>
Cc: Alexander Leau <[email protected]>; Sean Scully <[email protected]>; William Pournamdari <[email protected]>; Jimmy Arias <[email protected]>; Paykan Corporation
<[email protected]>
Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Good morning,
I'm looking to follow up on my previous email. Would you kindly let us know where this project stands? We look forward to hearing from you! Thank you.

Franz Esperanza
On Mon, Dec 8, 2025 at 2:47 PM Franz Esperanza <[email protected]> wrote:

Good day Marc and Sean,
I hope all is well. I just wanted to see if there was any update with regards to our proposed project at 750 N Francisca Ave as well as any General Plan/Zoning updates. Would you be able to let us know if the City Council remains supportive of a development like this?
Thank you.

Franz Esperanza
On Thu, Sep 4, 2025 at 4:06 PM Marc Wiener <[email protected]> wrote:

The allowed uses would be amended to permit hotels.

From: Alexander Leau <[email protected]>
Sent: Thursday, September 4, 2025 3:37 PM
To: Marc Wiener <[email protected]>; Sean Scully
<[email protected]>
Cc: Franz Esperanza <[email protected]>; William Pournamdari <[email protected]>; Jimmy Arias <[email protected]> Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Hi Marc,
Thank you for your prompt response. If it were to stay within Industrial zoning, would it be restricted to blanket industrial standards (i.e., 2 stories max), or would there also be changes to such restrictions only for hotels? On Thu, Sep 4, 2025 at 3:25 PM Marc Wiener <[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Alexander,
We were intending to maintain the current Industrial zoning, but allow hotels within the zone. That said, it is possible that the City Council may direct staff to change the entire zoning classification.

From: Alexander Leau <[email protected]>
Sent: Wednesday, September 3, 2025 10:56 AM
To: Marc Wiener <[email protected]>
Cc: Franz Esperanza <[email protected]>; William Pournamdari <[email protected]>; Jimmy Arias <[email protected]>; Sean Scully <[email protected]>
Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Hi Sean and Marc,
That's great news! We'll let you know if we want to make a meeting, but it sounds like the proposal for zoning revision is going along swimmingly. One quick question though, do you have an estimate for what zoning it would likely be rezoned to? We were curious about standards that might apply to a hotel on the site.

On Tue, Aug 26, 2025 at 3:40 PM Marc Wiener
<[email protected]> wrote:

Hi Alexander,
We are currently working through the General Plan update with the City Council. The City Council met a few weeks ago to discuss policies related to Artesia and Aviation. We will be returning to the City Council in October and intend to address modifications to the zoning to allow hotel uses at this location and other similar ones. We have floated the concept with the Mayor and City Council behind the scenes and their initial response has been highly supportive. I would be glad to meet with you in the next couple of weeks if there are any items you want to discuss.

Marc Wiener, AICP
Community Development Director
310.697.3185
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From: Alexander Leau <[email protected]>
Sent: Monday, August 25, 2025 3:55 PM
To: Marc Wiener <[email protected]>; Sean Scully
<[email protected]>
Cc: Franz Esperanza <[email protected]>; William Pournamdari <[email protected]>; Jimmy Arias <[email protected]> Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Hello Marc and Sean,
We were wondering if we could get an update regarding the process on a potential zoning update. Mohamad was also curious if we could set up a brief call/meeting going over this over the favorability/likelihood of the change proceeding.

Thank you so much for your help,
Alex
On Tue, Jun 17, 2025 at 2:42 PM Marc Wiener
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

Hello Franz,
I spoke with the City Manager and he was supportive and wants me to present it to the City Council as part of the General Plan Update/Zoning Update. The City Council is going to being reviewing the update in July with a goal of adoption by this fall. I will keep you posted as the situation progresses.

Marc Wiener, AICP
Community Development Director
310.697.3185
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> We value and welcome your feedback! Please take our short survey so that we can understand how to better serve you (click
here<https://www.redondo.org/departments/community_development/ customer_service_survey.php>).
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From: Franz Esperanza
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
Sent: Wednesday, June 11, 2025 10:57 AM
To: Marc Wiener
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Sean Scully
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Alexander Leau
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; William Pournamdari
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Mohamad Pournamdari
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Hello Marc and Sean,
I wanted to see if you had an opportunity to gloss over the general concepts and inspiration we've provided for our proposed hotel project.

Would you also be able to provide some insight on zoning options compatible with this project? I understand that most of the reference hotels in the slides are located within coastal commercial zones.

Mohamad has been included here for visibility.

Thank you.

Franz Esperanza
On Mon, Jun 9, 2025 at 3:47 PM Franz Esperanza
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

Hello Marc and Sean,
The concept slides for the proposed hotel project have been completed and attached here. At this time, no conceptual plans are included. The project will draw inspiration from hotels located within commercial/coastal commercial zones.

Please give it a look and let us know what you think.

Thank you.

Franz Esperanza
On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 10:53 AM Alexander Leau
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

Hi Marc,
We're going to put together a concept plan slide deck which we will send to you when finished. Just wanted to give you an update as well.

Best,
Alex
On Thu, Jun 5, 2025 at 10:03 AM Marc Wiener
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

Hello Alexander,
I discuss this with the City Manager and he believes there would be City Council support for re-zoning the property for hotel use. We are going to include this for discussion as part of the General Plan/Zoning update this is being considered by the City Council this summer and potentially adopted in the fall. It may be helpful for you to have an architect prepare some basic plans showing a general concept for the development. We are happy to meet with you again to discuss this.

Regards,
Marc Wiener, AICP
Community Development Director
310.697.3185
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From: Alexander Leau
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Sent: Friday, May 30, 2025 10:04 AM
To: Franz Esperanza
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
Cc: Marc Wiener
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; Sean Scully
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Hello!
Just wanted to thank you both again for meeting with us yesterday. Just wanted to send a follow up email just to confirm that we'll receive an update sometime next week regarding talks of the potential zoning update for the hotel. Looking forward to hearing back!
On Tue, May 27, 2025 at 12:33 PM Franz Esperanza
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

That works for us, will you be providing the meeting link? If so, please also include our designer, Alexander, who is cc'd here.

On Tue, May 27, 2025 at 10:50 AM Marc Wiener
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

How about this Thursday (5/29) at 11:00 am?
Marc Wiener, AICP
Community Development Director
310.697.3185
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From: Franz Esperanza
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>
Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 10:36 AM
To: Marc Wiener
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: Sean Scully
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>>; [email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>
Subject: Re: FW: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave CAUTION: Email is from an external source; Stop, Look, and Think before opening attachments or links.

Hello Marc,
I'm happy to meet and discuss these options. My schedule is flexible, so could we arrange a virtual meeting (Teams, Meet, Zoom) at a time that works best for you and Sean?
Thank you.

Franz Esperanza
On Tue, May 27, 2025 at 10:21 AM Marc Wiener
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> wrote:

Hello Franz,
The City Manager forwarded your email to me. I appreciate that you are seeking the City’s input on this. Would you like to schedule a time to meet with Sean and me to discuss some of the options that you have listed?
Regards,
Marc Wiener, AICP
Community Development Director
310.697.3185
[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]> We value and welcome your feedback! Please take our short survey so that we can understand how to better serve you (click
here<https://www.redondo.org/departments/community_development/ customer_service_survey.php>).
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From: Franz Esperanza
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Sent: Tuesday, May 27, 2025 9:34 AM
To: Mike Witzansky
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Cc: William Pournamdari
<[email protected]<mailto:[email protected]>> Subject: Project Proposal for 750 N Francisca Ave
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Good morning,
I work with the team that owns the vacant lot at 750 N Francisca Ave. We have been in contact with Planning Manager Sean Scully and are looking to develop the land with a use that will garner the most support from the City.

Can you please look over the following project proposals and let us know what you think?
Hotel: A multistory hotel building similar to the nearby Sonesta or Shade hotels. Proposing a 60 ft tall building with 4-5 stories pursuant to the least restrictive, yet compatible, commercial zone. Site to be rezoned to Commercial/Coastal Commercial for compliance.

Business Park (Professional/Medical Offices): A set of
professional/medical offices. Clustered development of 2-4 office buildings each about 30 ft tall with 2 stories; floor area to vary between 20,000 SF - 40,000 SF per building depending on number of buildings.

Project to use existing site zoning.

Apartments: A multistory apartment building with upwards of 100 units; this project is greatly dependent on the type of residential zoning to be applied to the site. Site to be rezoned to the least restrictive, yet compatible, residential zone for compliance.

Warehouse: Refer to the previously submitted warehouse project.

Project to use existing site zoning.

Public Storage: Public storage facility similar to the Mini Storage located opposite to the site. Project to use existing site zoning.

We look forward to hearing back from you.

Thank you.

Franz Esperanza
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From: Mark Nelson (Home Gmail)
To: Joy Ford; CityClerk; Scott Behrendt; Zein Obagi
Subject: Re: Public Comment Mayor, Council, City Attorney: The City MAY NOT Spot UPZONE BCHD nor UPZONE 200 PCH without EQUAL TREATMENT across all P-CFs and then P-SFs.

Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:06:47 PM
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At some future time, the City and school district may be in the same financial straits as BCHD is. BCHD's refusal to staff executives as a benchmarked level had created a massive funding sump. BCHD spends 36% of its total employee budget on Executive Comp.

As a taxpayer, I want to see the Council walk the talk and upzone EVERY P-CF and EVERY P-SF to FAR 1.25 for taxpayer equity IF ANY ARE UPZONED TO 1.25! On Tue, Jul 7, 2026 at 1:10 PM Mark Nelson (Home Gmail) <[email protected]> wrote:

Using BCHD's legal firm (paid for by taxpayers) threat to the City of Redondo Beach on spot zoning, we can draw the following conclusions:

This action to upzone only BCHD to FAR 1.25 and NO OTHER P-CF parcels is de facto spot zoning.

The proposed action to upzone only 200 PCH to FAR 1.25 and no other P-SF parcels is de facto spot zoning.

The action to upzone the Civic Center is not, as P-CIV is a wholly separate zoning for the public benefit of Redondo Beach taxpayers and residents.

BCHD counsel makes a bogus argument that BCHD and the City sites are similarly situated when it equates P-CF (BCHD site) and P-SF (200 PCH). That are not similarly situated.

BCHD is a multi-agency special district that services 16 cities by legal agreement (SPA8).

P-SF is a City leased, RBUSD owned site for the public benefit of Redondo beach taxpayers and residents. Any negative externalities of the use of City or RBUSD land is directly offset against the benefits. In the case of BCHD, the damages of service and facilities to service 16 cities are all forced on Redondo Beach land and nearby residents in Torrance.

Either upzone all of P-CF and P-SF or set it as a reasonable, neighborhood preserving base of 0.5 or .75. SPOT TREATMENT IS ILLEGAL

P-CF (ALL SITES MUST BE TREATED THE SAME OR IT IS SPOT UPZONING) BCHD
Both North Redondo Library Lots
Andrews Park
Fire Station on Grant
Shooting Range and City Yard on Beryl
Kensington site
Fire Station on Broadway
P-SF (ALL OTHER P-SF NEED TO GO WITH THEM FAR 1.25 OR IT IS SPOT

UPZONING)
200 N PCH is being spot upzoned
P-CIV
City Hall - that's the ONLY P-CIV - a change there is NOT SPOT UPZONG From: [email protected]
To: CityClerk
Subject: Separate the BCHD/Sunrise project out of the General Plan ballot measure Date: Tuesday, July 7, 2026 5:03:00 PM
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Please separate the BCHD/Sunrise project out of the General Plan ballot measure and let residents vote on it on its own.

Lv, Sheila Kutkus

Redondo Beach City CouncilJuly 7, 2026

Redondo Beach City Council
July 7, 2026